Free-agent OG Geoff Hangartner (Panthers) is scheduled to fly to Charlotte Tuesday, Nov. 5, to take a physical for the Carolina Panthers, a source close to the player said Monday, Nov. 4. If Hangartner passes the physical, he will sign with the team. The Panthers lost OGs Jeff Byers (foot) and Chris Scott (knee) to injuries in Week 9.

Free-agent OG Geoff Hangartner (Panthers) said he was surprised that he was released by the Carolina Panthers because of his ability to play guard and center. "I was definitely surprised," Hangartner said. "I knew there was competition in camp and I was going to have to have a good camp. But I definitely didn't see getting released at this time."